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Mrs. Solomon from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Magic of Microbes!

Help me give my students materials to complete our microbes and ecosystems science units like digital scales, disposable gloves and agar plates.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are proud of their urban community, but are faced with several obstacles both in and out of the classroom. Many of my students have very little opportunity for enriching life experiences, and they enjoy being in a classroom, which provides them with a sense of structure, continuity, and safety.

My students thrive when challenged and are eager to succeed, but some do not have the means outside of school.

My students are wildly creative, inquisitive, and spontaneous. They like to move. They love to do hands-on activities, and they crave positive reinforcement.

Many of my students are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their household income. From the moment they walk into my classroom, I try my best to focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives; however, I can certainly control their experiences during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire my learners to challenge themselves.

My Project

During our first two units of study: physical science and life science, my young scientists will explore the amazing world of microbes. We will develop a coherent understanding of the structure and properties of matter to make sense of the anchoring phenomenon.

During the unit, my fifth grade scientists will come to understand that microbes play a HUGE part in helping to answer our first driving question, “What happens to our garbage?

The students will be engaged in three-dimensional science where they will build individual landfill systems with soil and food waste, weigh the matter at three different points with digital scales and use agar plates to see bacteria colonies doing their part in the decomposition of our garbage. The effective anchoring phenomenon, use of a driving question board, and connections of the lessons to the phenomena all work together to create student curiosity and hands-on fun. The featured practices are clearly developed over time, allowing students to make sense of challenging content while developing targeted skills and knowledge.

Mrs. Solomon Dr Albert Einstein Academy 29 Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

50 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale, Digital Weight Grams and Oz for Cooking, Baking, Meal Prep, and Diet, Medium, Black • Amazon Business $11.91 8 $95.28
EZ BioResearch Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) Plates for Mushroom Cultivation (10 Prepoured Agar Plates) • Amazon Business $21.95 2 $43.90
Wostar Nitrile Disposable Gloves 3 Mil Pack of 100, Latex Free Safety Working Gloves for Food Handle or Industrial Use • Amazon Business $19.66 2 $39.32
Energizer CR2032 Batteries, 3V Lithium Coin Cell 2032 Watch Battery, (6 Count) • Amazon Business $7.44 4 $29.76
Play Sand 50 Pounds Natural – Filtered, Screened, Washed and Dried Soft Sand – Great for Sand Table, Sand Box, Play Areas, Arts and Crafts, Home Decorating – Beautiful Crème Color • Amazon Business $26.83 1 $26.83
[100 Sets - 5.5 oz.] Plastic Disposable Portion Cups With Lids, Souffle Cups, Condiment Cups • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
PARTY BARGAINS 9" x 13" Inches Aluminum Pans - [30 Pack without Lids] Half Size Deep Foil Pans, Heavy-Duty Disposable Steam Table Pans, Ideal for Oven Baking, Catering, Broiling. Heating, & Food Prep • Amazon Business $21.79 1 $21.79
400 Sterile 6" Cotton Tip Applicator [2 Boxes of 100 Packs with 2 Swabs Per Pack] Swab with Long Wooden Shaft – Plus Vakly First Aid Kit Guide • Amazon Business $15.75 1 $15.75
2.5 Pounds River Rock Stones, Natural Decorative Polished Mixed Pebbles Gravel,Outdoor Decorative Stones for Plant Aquariums, Landscaping, Vase Fillers • Amazon Business $14.66 1 $14.66
Black Gold 1310102 8-Quart All Purpose Potting Soil With Control • Amazon Business $12.30 1 $12.30
Ziploc Storage Bags, For Food, Sandwich, Organization and More, Smart Zipper Plus Seal, Gallon, 75 Count • Amazon Business $10.17 1 $10.17
Measuring Cups and Spoons Set, 8 Piece Stackable Stainless Steel Handle Accurate Tablespoon for Measuring Dry and Liquid Ingredients Small Teaspoon with Plastic Head (8, Black) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
300 Pack 3ML Plastic Transfer Pipettes Eye Dropper • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Ziploc Storage Bags with New Grip 'n Seal Technology, For Food, Sandwich, Organization and More, Quart, 80 Count • Amazon Business $5.68 1 $5.68

Materials cost

$360.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$395.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.85

Total project goal

$465.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $465.65

4 Donors

-$418.59

Donations toward project cost

-$361.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.79

match offer

-$40.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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 $0.00

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